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Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative. A democratic country is governed by, its - __________________.

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Discuss with your partner and choose the correct alternative.

A democratic country is governed by, its - __________________.

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A democratic country is governed by, its - Constitution.

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पाठ 1.4: Pillars of Democracy - Ice Breakers [पृष्ठ ३५]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 1.4 Pillars of Democracy
Ice Breakers | Q 1. (iii) | पृष्ठ ३५

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Transform the following sentence as per the given instruction.

How cruel Shylock was to demand his pound of flesh!
(Begin: It was cruel………………….) 


Arun was asked by his mother to explain the missing buttons on his shirt.
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The poet refers to a dying fire. Who were sitting beside it and why?


How is the theme of self-awareness shown in the poem “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou?


What human value is displayed by the action of the eight contestants?


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As soon as Sania sat down to study, the lights went off.
(Begin: No sooner……….)


Answer the following questions with reference to Ray Douglas Bradbury’s short story, ‘All Summer in a Day’:
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“The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered, but only the artist knows the way within.”


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The quarrel finally ended when ______


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blast off


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Devu Handa has fond memories of Kasbai. They are as follows!

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(b) _________________

(c) _________________


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Reportage


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Your feelings panic  
wishing you were never born  
hopelessness  
helplessness  
no emotion  
calmness and composure  
willingness to tackle it  
Your reactions break down and cry  
run away and hide  
pray to God  
ask for help  
build up courage  
take it as a challenge  

Write about your feelings and reactions in 4-5 lines.

You may describe your feelings and reactions using other words than those given here


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  1. _______________
  2. _______________

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Listen carefully and write the word in the appropriate column.

Positive Feelings Negative Feelings
   

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Say ‘WHY’?

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  • Name of the illustrator (artist)
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  3. Words/sentences giving strengths and courage to face the situation.
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was afraid I now.


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  1. ______.
  2. ______.
  3. ______.
  4. ______.
  5. ______.

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Complete the following stories by using an appropriate word from the box given below –

my, his, he, your

Ram was a farmer. wanted to sell ______ ______ goats and sheep. So he went to the market. There sold all ______ animals to a rich man and got a lot of money. When he was going back to village, three thieves

stopped him. “Stop! Give us all ______ money.” Ram was very clever. He said, “I'll give ______ money to the strongest of you.” On hearing this, the thieves started fighting amongst themselves. Ram slipped away quietly.


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  1. ______.
  2. ______.
  3. ______
  4. ______.
  5. ______
  6. ______.

Make opposites with the words –

dis ______   in______
respect  
able  
efficient  
own  
capable  
secure  

Add ‘–er’ or ‘–r’ to the doing words below to make new words.

  1. stiff - ______
  2. fight - ______
  3. juggle - ______
  4. speak - ______
  5. write - ______
  6. strange - ______
  7. dance - ______
  8. ride - ______
  9. use - ______
  10. joke - ______

Look at the following words. They are group names.

troop of soldiers

swarm of bees

team of players

litter of puppies

fleet of ships

library of books


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frightened queue
worried waiting room
pliers tooth
photographs clinic
toothache sawing
appointment  

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